Editorial: Le Monde

• Putin has had notable success in his war against Ukraine without the need to fire a shot or utter a word.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced hostility from the new administration during his visit to the White House to sign a mineral resource extraction agreement.
• US Vice President J.D. Vance displayed unprecedented aggression towards a leader of a democratic country in war against a dictatorship.
• A growing disagreement is developing between Washington and Kiev due to America's desire to negotiate directly with Moscow.
• Trump is clearly benefiting the Kremlin by restating its view of the conflict, including its origins.
• European leaders, with the exception of the Hungarian Prime Minister, have expressed their support for Zelensky, suggesting a shift in alliances.

Conclusion: Europe now stands alone against Russia, which presents a massive challenge. The priority now must be to work towards strong European defense and prepare the public for a harsh shift towards a new global landscape.

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